ExpressIf Piano Studio

03/13/2026

Piano practice at home is a challenge for most every family. For those times when you need some fresh perspective, here is a great little book to help you through the tough times! Available at my studio to borrow, or purchase your own copy!

10/10/2025

This challenge board has been the answer to motivating students to learn basic musicianship. Basic skills aren't 'fun' but are essential for making progress in piano lessons. It has been a lot of work to organize but worth every minute. Students take on skill challenges - I send home a package with the pictures/details, and they earn recognition for each completion. All the sticky notes represent the students working on certain challenges. A dot signifies completion. I had always dreamed of building a more comprehensive program, and I think I've found it.

09/09/2025

New year about to start! Lots of new ideas to keep that practicing going!

08/31/2025

I guess if you start now it will be 2045😉. This meme has been going around for a while but it calls out the quick learning apps or online programs that promise you 'mastery' and enjoyment in a few weeks or months. As a piano teacher, I know that skill building isn't a quick game.

07/18/2025

The power of imitation❤️

07/13/2025

Click through the pictures to see the amazing benefits of children engaging in music practice at home.

06/08/2025

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05/25/2025

https://www.teachpianotoday.com/2014/07/02/how-to-teach-piano-students-to-overcome-performance-anxiety/

Expert advice from Dr. Noa Kageyama on how to help students perform to the best of their ability when it really counts.

05/03/2025

Absolutely true

04/17/2025

Over the years I have learned that creating a community within my studio helps students with motivation and enjoyment of lessons. The learning tree is now full of leaves and blossoms of student achievement and the sight reading challenge gives a healthy and friendly competition to spur everyone on to learn.